
Peter Obi, described by the Daily Post as the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has alleged that he left the Labour Party because the Independent National Electoral Commission forced him to do so. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV on Thursday, Obi claimed INEC made it clear that his faction would not be recognised, prompting his departure from the party. The allegation, reported by the Daily Post, adds to ongoing disputes over party leadership and electoral recognition in Nigeria.
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